The BVB players were clearly content at having picked up a hard-fought away win in Bremen, even if their post-match reactions were somewhat muted. You could see that the Black and Yellows were hardly jumping for joy following their Matchday 17 success, which sees them temporarily move up to fourth place in the Bundesliga table having leapfrogged Eintracht Frankfurt and Hertha BSC – who will reclaim fourth spot if they avoid defeat in Leverkusen on Sunday.

There was praise and criticism from Thomas Tuchel following the match in Bremen. "The first 15 minutes were very good, then we lost control over the game for no discernible reason," analysed the coach.

The first match after the winter break saw André Schürrle score his first Bundesliga goal for Borussia Dortmund. Naturally, the forward was satisfied as he spoke to BVBtotal! after the final whistle. "Of course it feels good," said Schürrle, who hopes that winning feeling will continue into the second half of the season.

Roman Weidenfeller delivered another top display in his 450th appearance for Borussia Dortmund, saving well from Bartels and Delaney in the opening half and ultimately helping the Black and Yellows to pick up a narrow but deserved 2-1 victory at the Weser-Stadion.

Borussia Dortmund have avoided defeat in the first Bundesliga match after the winter break for the 13th consecutive year, with nine victories and four draws in that period. Here are the facts on the match in Bremen.

Thomas Tuchel and Roman Weidenfeller spoke to sky und BVBtotal! directly after the match. "We've picked up the first three points of the New Year," said Weidenfeller. "That marks the start of our catch-up mission." Here we bring you the first reactions to the victory in Bremen.